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OBJECTIVES:

a.) Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and
concepts.

b.) Use a variety of transition words or phrases to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time
frame or setting to another.

Cohesive Devices/ Transitional Devices

Coherence in writing means achieving a consistent relationship among parts.

Cohesive devices/ Transitional Devices show the logical relationships between the various parts of an
essay as well as between sentences and paragraphs

What are they?


 Cohesive devices/ Transitional Devices are like bridges between parts of your paper
 They are cues that help the reader to interpret ideas in the way that you, as a writer, want them
to understand

What do they do?

 Cohesive devices/ Transitional Devices help you carry over a thought from one sentence to
another, from one idea to another, or from one paragraph to another with words or phrases.
They link sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no sudden jumps or
breaks between ideas.

Types:
There are several types of cohesive devices/ transitional Devices, and each category leads
your reader to make certain connections or assumptions about the areas are connecting.

Transition/cohesive words/phrases
Part A. Directions: For practice, use the transitions at the right in the sentences at the left.
In each group, use a transition only once. Read each sentence carefully so that you can
choose an appropriate transition. Capitalize when necessary.
Example:
The patient did not follow the doctor’s prescription; therefore, his situation got
worse

1. I would like to read many books; _______________, I don’t seem to have


enough time to read.
2. First, Ronaldo went to the store. _______________, she went to visit herfor instance
mother.
however
3. Students should be on time. _______________, they must be
prepared. similarly
4. Math was hard for me in elementary. _______________, it is hard
as a result
in high school.
5. She studied hard for the exam, _______________, she earned a high then
score in her test.
furthermore

Part B. Directions: Create a pair of sentences using the transition indicated.

Example:
Since you're such a good student, you'll get into a good college. Therefore, you can get a job
you like.

1. for example

2. furthermore

3. however

4. as a result

5. in conclusion

6. similarly
OBJECTIVES:

a.) Recognize and interpret figures of speech (e.g. idiomatic expressions) in context.

b.) Identify the idiomatic expression used in the sentence.

IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS/IDIOM

An idiom is a phrase that has two meanings: a literal meaning and a figurative meaning. Idioms
are used in everyday life as phrases in order to express meaning.
Idioms are a part of speech which is particular to a group of speakers or an area or region. It is
a phrase which has an understood, non-literal meaning. There are many common idioms in
English. You probably use many of them every day without even realizing it.

Idiom Meaning
Best of Both Worlds to enjoy two different experiences/things at the same
time
Break a Leg Good luck!
to describe exactly what is causing a problem or
Hit the Nail on the Head
situation
Give Someone a Hand to help someone

Keep an Eye on Someone to watch someone very closely

Part A. Directions: Box the idiom in each sentence below.


Example: That student is the apple of my eye.

1. Sharon had butterflies in her stomach before the Buhayani Dance competition.

2. You are so thirsty that you drink like a fish.

3. The athlete is as fit as a fiddle.

4. Once in every blue moon do you fail to succeed?

5. I am having a field day with my final exam.


Part B. Directions: Write the meaning of each idiom below and draw a
picture of it.
Example:
stab in the back - betray someone

1. to cry over spilt milk - ________________________________

2. to let the cat out of the bag - ________________________________

3. to feel under the weather - ________________________________

4. Hang in there - ________________________________

5. All in the same boat - ________________________________

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